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Commodities are considered alternative investments that are great for portfolio diversification and hedging against inflation. Just like with stocks or bonds, you can invest in commodities and commodity futures through a brokerage. Commodity brokers act as middlemen between investors and the commodity market while offering a level of expertise and risk management to clients.